Materials: Softflex (TM) beading wire (a nylon-coated wire)
Assorted beads
Crimp beads
Clasp (Magna Loc [TM] clasp recommended)
Measuring tape
Wire cutters
Crimping pliers - Measure the length you want for the bracelet (use your own wrist, for example) and add 2". Use that measurement to cut the wire.
- String 2 crimp beads on one side of the clasp. Pass back through the 2 crimp beads (figure A) and press or crimp the beads (figure B).
- String the assorted beds in a way that you like -- just be sure that the first few beads cover the beading-wire tail.
- Check the desired length again and adjust the beads as necessary. Finish by stringing 2 crimp beads and the other side of the clasp. Pass back through the crimp beads. Pull tight and squeeze the crimp beads. Tuck the tail into as many beads as possible and trim the end.
Products: All supplies are available at bead stores. For magnetic clasps, see Resources, below.
RESOURCES :
A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry
Model: 0943604583
Author: Mary Ellen Harte
The Beaded Home
Model: 1579902448
Author: Katherine Duncan Aimone
Beads: A Book of Ideas and Instructions
Model: 1570540276
Author: Laura Torres
Bead Art
Model: 0890243670
Author: Alice Korach (Editor)
Beadwork Basics
Model: 0806908785
Author: Ann Benson
(August, 1995)
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Beautiful Beads/How to Create Beautiful, Original Gifts and Jewelry for Every Occasion
Model: 080198629X
Author: Alexandra Kidd
(August, 1994)
Chilton Book Company
Westchester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-738-9280
Fax: 610-738-9354
The Beaded Jewelry for a Wedding Book: Techniques for Beadlovers
Model: 0964595753
Author: Wendy Simpson Conner
Magnetic Clasps (Copper Coyote)
Copper Coyote
Website: www.coppercoyote.com
Beaded Gifts: A Beadwork Project Book
Model: 1931499020
Author: Jean Campbell
(2001)
Interweave Press Inc.
Website: interweave.com
Jazzy Jewelry: Power Beads, Crystals and More! (Kids Can Series)
Model: 1885593473
Author: Diane Baker
(2000)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Williamson Publishing Company
Charlotte, VT 05445
Email: info@williamsonbooks.com
GUESTS :
Jean Campbell
201 E. 4th St.
Loveland, CO 80537-5655
Phone: 800-272-2193
Email: jeanc@interweave.com
Website: www.interweave.com/bead
Editor, Beadwork magazine
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